2011 Adventure aka Our Honeymoon: Days 1 & 2

On our way to Nairobi, MH and I had a layover in London, so we tried to make the most of it. We invested in an all-day underground pass and visited as many stops as we could before we had to head back to the airport to catch our connecting flight. Here are some of our favorite sights...

Tower Bridge

Buckingham Palace

Unfortunately, we didn't get to see the actual changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, but one guard was checking in on the other guards that were standing post so we were able to take a picture of him on the move.

Stonehenge

Getting to Stonehenge was our biggest challenge. We had hoped to catch an organized tour to Stonehenge. However, much to our surprise, the tour we wanted was already sold out so we had to find our own way to Stonehenge via the train to Salisbury. Although the rock formation was much smaller than MH and I anticipated, we both thought that it was still worth the trip. We definitely lucked out and had fabulous weather while we were there.

Wedding Recap

Even though MH and I were both forewarned by all of our family and friends that our wedding day would come and go faster than we could ever anticipate, MH and I still faced each other at the end of the day and and asked where the time in the day went. There are some things I remember as clear as day, and other things that are just a blur. Of the things that I remember the most, I remember seeing MH for the first time when the doors opened to the ceremony room and the overwhelming feeling of joy and happiness that came over me as I walked down the aisle.

After planning for 9 months, we are proud to say that we felt the wedding went off without a hitch. Thanks to our awesome wedding party, family, and vendors, there weren't any catasrophe's or even minor disasters. Sure, there are some things I would change if we did it again, some things could have been better, but we're only getting married once so what is done is done. Now, our focus is on our life together as husband and wife.

Thank you to everyone who shared our special day with us. We were honored to have you with us to celebrate our union and hope you cherish the memories of the day as much as we do.

Kogi: Korean BBQ-To-Go

After years of hearing all of the hype, MH and I finally tried the Kogi truck.

If you have never heard of the Kogi truck, its a Korean Taco truck that popped up in Los Angeles in late 2008. You can check out an article from the Wall Street Journal about it - here.

Three Taco Combo: Short Rib, Spicy Pork, & Chicken

We happened to stumble across the truck in Venice on our way to meet our florist. Since the line was surprisingly short, we decided to give it a go and ordered the three taco combo. It was a little too spicy for my liking, but MH and I agreed they were pretty good, with the short rib taco being the best. Our main critique is that the tacos were on the smaller side considering their price. Tacos a la carte are $2.10 +tax and our combo which included a can of soda was $7.00 +tax.

If we happened to come across the truck again we'd be willing to try something else on the menu, but we don't think we'll be seeking out the truck on our own anytime soon.

T-10 Days!

The wedding is in 10 days! Am I excited or nervous? Yes and yes.

I'm not worried about the getting married part. It is the actual wedding that keeps me up at night. Despite the fact that we have been planning this day for months and months, I know that something will be forgotten, and we won't know what that something is until the big day.

You can plan, and plan, and plan, but how do you plan for the unexpected?

Animal Kingdom For The Win

Adorned with my Kentucky Derby hat and a mint julep in hand, I reviewed my options and put my money on 'Decisive Moment' (I thought it was fitting for me given the options). Who did you place your bet on?

Shout out to my future mother-in-law and sister-in-law for planning and hosting such a wonderful Kentucky Derby themed bridal shower. I enjoyed watching the Kentucky Derby with my family, future in-laws, and friends and their company is always a "win" in my opinion. See you at the finish line in two weeks!

Red Bull Gives You Wings

This week I had the pleasure of working in New Jersey. On my flight home, I was joined by the New York Red Bulls soccer team on their way to Los Angeles to play the Galaxy! A large group guys outfitted in red, white, and blue Adidas sweat suits are hard to miss, especially when they are tall and have good builds, if you catch my drift. I may be already claimed, but a girl is still allowed to look!

For those of you who are soccer fans, I disappointingly share that I don't think Thierry Henry was on the plane. I looked as carefully as I could and wasn't able to spot him.

A Lesson Learned The Hard Way

Without any forewarning, my hard drive died on my personal computer and all of my documents, pictures, and mp3s were GONE.

Learn from my mistake and backup your important files if you haven't recently or at all. Losing them feels awful, please trust me on this one.

Wedding Hair & Make-Up Trial

This weekend I did my hair and make-up trial for the wedding and was very excited with the results. Here is a picture of one of the doos we tried during the trial.

I can't believe MH and I are getting married in less than 6 weeks! Ecks!

Three Layers Of Happiness

If you are a fan of King's Hawaiian Rolls, give King's Hawaiian Restaurant and Bakery a try: 2088 West Sepulveda Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505 - Phone: 310-530-0050.

MH and I most often go for breakfast since we particularly enjoy their King's Hawaiian French Toast, french toast made with their special homemade batter and King's Hawaiian bread, and their King's Burrito, a blend of scrambled eggs, fried rice, Portuguese sausage and cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla.

I am also a huge fan of their desserts! My favorite is their Paradise cake, a three layer (guava, passion fruit, and lime) chiffon cake with whipped cream filling and a three fruit nectar glaze on top.

Paradise Cake

Their other desserts/baked goods are great too. We've previously picked up other cakes from their bakery for family events/birthdays, and picked up an assortment of pastries for brunches. I recently tried their Paradise cheesecake, a three layer(guava, passion fruit, and lime) cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and whipped cream, and would gladly eat another slice! If you are ever in Torrance, you should stop in and try it for yourself.

My Sweet Tooth Inception

I never need an excuse to eat dessert. I love eating dessert whether I am happy or sad, anytime of the day.

Last weekend, my mom and I were sorting through some of my childhood photos and we came across this picture...

My First Cake Experience

On my first birthday, I had my first cake experience, and I am convinced that was the inception of my sweet tooth. Look at how happy I am!!!